Ask a question or introduce yourself on any of our discussion boards.<br> Just click <b>Start New Topic</b> under the appropriate Forum title below to get started.<br> <br> http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/index.php Thu, 17 May 2012 14:35:33 -0700 Phorum 5.2.15a http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739398,739398#msg-739398 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739398,739398#msg-739398
Spitfire MKII

I rebuilt my engine a couple of years ago and was driving around in it, but it never ran that well, and I had never used a timing light. Now that I have, it turns out that TDC appears to be ~40 degrees off or so - the mark is about 40 degrees to the left of the pulley when facing the engine head on (retarded?)

So I pulled the timing cover last night and have been scrutinizing the original (green) triumph manual. I took the timing chain back off since the cam gear has no markings whatsoever, figured I needed to start again.

1. Set engine to TDC (cam key facing up, cylinder 1 at top)
2. turn engine clockwise (normal rotation, right?) to get # 1 pushrod at top of travel, then set # 8 valve to .040
3. turn engine clockwise to get #2 at top of travel, then set # 7 valve to .040
4. turn engine until #7 and 8 are on the rock and measure for clearance. Here is my first problem - I am supposed to have the same clearance (no matter how small) between each valve, but despite setting these to .04 earlier, there is no gap - both are tight (though visually even) - is this ok?
5. assuming that step #4 is even and step #1 is the same exact position, I now need to place the timing gear and chain on, and line up two of the 4 holes exactly with the chain being tense on the left side (as facing the engine). If I do this, I don't quite understand how the 1/4 tooth 3/4 tooth issue come into play..

Help! Any more idiot level presentation of this information (including me sending you beer) would be immensely helpful.

BTW, turning the cam even with the plugs out is sort of tough- I need to screw in both of the bolts for the timing gear and use them to lever the cam around. Is this normal?

thanks - Nick]]> flipcorp Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 13:37:23 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739395,739395#msg-739395 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739395,739395#msg-739395 Gerry321 Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 14:30:49 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739390,739390#msg-739390 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739390,739390#msg-739390
How do I manage all my picture and associate them with a particular build process...better yet, how can I track the progress of a rebuild and associate the pictures and parts purchased with the car.

Would anybody be interested in a program that could do this? What features would you add to an application like this?]]> britsnspits Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 14:14:34 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?5,739381,739381#msg-739381 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?5,739381,739381#msg-739381 bigjoe25@gmail.com]]> bigjoe25 Buy, Sell & Trade Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 11:41:21 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?3,739376,739376#msg-739376 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?3,739376,739376#msg-739376
The TR-7 I bought last year has been stuck in storage waiting on finding the parts I need to repair the rear brakes. Travelled 130 miles to get the new exhaust put on and found out the rear brakes were essentially shot. This happened in November and I am getting antsy to get it back.

I even bought a parts car, but this is one of the parts that I don't think I can reuse...

Any ideas?]]> acschultc TR7 & TR8 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 11:39:37 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739370,739370#msg-739370 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739370,739370#msg-739370 Ohiodude Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 14:17:12 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739365,739365#msg-739365 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739365,739365#msg-739365
The back carb has 2 ports, one on the top one on the bottom. The bottom is manifold vacc (vacc at idle and constant cruise, drops on acceleration). The top port is always showing 0 inches no matter what (Is that normal?)

Anyway, I have two vacc plus on my Delco distributor, for what I understand a vacc advance and a vacc retard for deceleration. So what do I plug? Front carb ported vacc on the front of dist, and always 0 to the back (but then why not just plug it?).


Also ...
I have a new dist from Jeff (Advance dist) with only one port, I think I'll plug the front carb ported vacc on it, those are vacc advance not retard right?]]> olythekid Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 10:25:38 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739358,739358#msg-739358 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739358,739358#msg-739358 quaglia Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 09:30:58 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739344,739344#msg-739344 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739344,739344#msg-739344 jpickett2 Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 10:13:44 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739317,739317#msg-739317 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739317,739317#msg-739317
When I take off in first or if I let the clutch almost all the way out or all the way in reverse I get a jerky or shaky release into gear. Sometimes at the beginning of second gear I get a little shake too. If I can find third it does not occur there and I get a kind of whine in fourth (which may be another issue).

So, I replaced the mounts as mentioned and that helped a bit and the slower I let the clutch out seems to help with the shake. I believe the next thing that was mentioned was U-joints. I have ordered the U-joints for the drive shaft. Got the "Hardy Spicer" ones from Spitbits as the "Hardy" ones were mentioned as a better brand for this critical part.

I have read the different threads in forum regarding others experience with replacing these and I think the ones in the final drive too, and want too know just how difficult it is too get right. From what I have read it seems to be tricky. Can it be completed alone or are two people needed.

The whole zerk thing I have never heard of and the manuals are never thorough enough for me, but that is the way all the software docs that I have for work are too so any advice about the process is most welcome. :)

One more thing I tested per someone's advice here to see if the clutch was slipping I think. I let the clutch out while in fourth gear and the engine does stall.]]> sighborg Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 09:31:38 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739302,739302#msg-739302 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739302,739302#msg-739302 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1980-Triumph-Spitfire-1500-Less-than-5-675-ORIGINAL-MILES-/170843686736?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item27c713c750]]> Falkon Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 12:34:54 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?5,739298,739298#msg-739298 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?5,739298,739298#msg-739298
I didn't and now I have the wrong part for my delco remy. Box was opened, coworker drew on the instructions, otherwise it's new and unused, drawings made in pencil and you can still read the instructions.

$80 shipped USA.

I take paypal

No charge for artwork, thanks!]]> lennard Buy, Sell & Trade Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 11:15:37 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739272,739272#msg-739272 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739272,739272#msg-739272
It's been a long time since I've posted here. Nice to see this great forum is still alive and well :)

I bought a Pertronix kit many months ago but I was too lazy to install it. The car was running OK with the points so far, so I wasn't in any rush to do this. Well, I finally decided to look at the instruction sheet and started the installation. 15 minutes later every thing was installed. This looked too easy and I was kinda skeptical about the engine starting as usual. Well, it did and it ran just fine.

So if you were thinking about installing such a kit, go ahead ! It's a no-brainer :)]]> 1968triumphgt6 Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 14:10:39 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739271,739271#msg-739271 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739271,739271#msg-739271 gsauser Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 07:55:48 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739256,739256#msg-739256 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739256,739256#msg-739256 Fran spite fire Spitfire & GT6 Forum Wed, 16 May 2012 18:41:25 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?2,739253,739253#msg-739253 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?2,739253,739253#msg-739253
Having my 76 TR6 out of storage for a month or so now as lead to some new noises (not surprising!). The one noise I'm concerned about the most is a squeaking that appears to be coming from the rear end when you shift between gears (generally just the lower gears).

Any ideas?]]> jlaboda TR6 & TR250 Forum Wed, 16 May 2012 19:48:07 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739239,739239#msg-739239 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739239,739239#msg-739239
Go Action Stations]]> Spitnut64 Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 06:49:47 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739236,739236#msg-739236 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739236,739236#msg-739236
I finally went with a triangular turn signal from pep boys of all places. It was a new marker light they sold.
I still need to trim up the front quarter valences and bumper.

The console is about done as well:


I finally tacked the door hinges on each side and notched the deck to allow for opening and closing of the bonnet.


Engine compartment. Harrison tank works well. With carbs back from Mr. Curto, I can get a consistent idle with the S2cam around 1500. I also think that my gauge may be off, as the Type 9 ratios are not exactly the same as the
GT6 I believe.

I'm happy with the mods made to the rear end. I may go to a quieter muffler set up at some point.

Going with Hagerty for coverage. I have a colleague who is going to help me shoot a full set of pictures for the insurance concerns as well as the journal here.

Much respect for the patience and assistance shared here. Cool people this group.


James]]> hymodyne Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 09:25:18 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?5,739226,739226#msg-739226 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?5,739226,739226#msg-739226 FlyinPhil Buy, Sell & Trade Forum Wed, 16 May 2012 13:04:56 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?5,739205,739205#msg-739205 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?5,739205,739205#msg-739205 dstyers Buy, Sell & Trade Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 10:45:50 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739198,739198#msg-739198 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739198,739198#msg-739198 I feel like I'm back to dial-up, and it isn't acting this way on any other website...
Dave]]> grubscrew Spitfire & GT6 Forum Wed, 16 May 2012 15:16:20 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739197,739197#msg-739197 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739197,739197#msg-739197
http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/pts/3018501288.html

~B

(sorry Dave)]]> chappy444 Spitfire & GT6 Forum Wed, 16 May 2012 09:05:38 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739170,739170#msg-739170 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739170,739170#msg-739170 calibrazxr750 Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 13:24:47 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?2,739160,739160#msg-739160 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?2,739160,739160#msg-739160
I've got my 1973 TR6 apart for reconditioning. I have the interior out and the transmission tunnel removed so I have easy top access to the transmission mounts. I'd like to replace the two rubber mounts at the back end of the transmission, right before the drive shaft. I've got the bolts off the top, but at the moment don't have the bolts off of the bottom. My question is: Can I replace the two mounts without removing the small cross brace underneath (by pushing up on the drivetrain), or would it be easier to just unbolt the cross member and drop things down?

Thanks,

Stu]]> paduchman TR6 & TR250 Forum Wed, 16 May 2012 04:29:40 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739158,739158#msg-739158 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739158,739158#msg-739158
Quite well made stainless steel 100 watt lights for 15$ for the pair! So happy I bought a spare set as well. Mounting was straight forward and there will be a relay controlled circuit wired in for them.

The overriders have their second mounting plate done now , and it is time to finish the grille.

Started cutting and tacking pieces for the trailer hitch. Trying to make it hidden as possible back there.

Jamie]]> imajr32 Spitfire & GT6 Forum Wed, 16 May 2012 20:03:38 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739151,739151#msg-739151 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739151,739151#msg-739151
What would be the best recommendation to get the Damaged area ready? I plan to sand it down to the original blue paint. Overall the car is pretty solid a base to respray, but I don't want this to happen under the new coating. Car will become bright yellow this time.]]> Falkon Spitfire & GT6 Forum Wed, 16 May 2012 18:26:56 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739139,739139#msg-739139 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739139,739139#msg-739139 temperature problems so far. So, final question.. YES or NO? and if not what may be some other options? I hope I haven't stirred up a hornets nest here, but look forward to hearing what everyone has to say.

Mark]]> Spitfirecowboy Spitfire & GT6 Forum Wed, 16 May 2012 16:22:57 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739133,739133#msg-739133 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739133,739133#msg-739133 I can put a 1296 head on a 1147 lower end can't I? Basically trying to get away from the siamese head/ports for a vintage racer

Bill]]> Rmvr53 Spitfire & GT6 Forum Wed, 16 May 2012 06:34:12 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?2,739122,739122#msg-739122 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?2,739122,739122#msg-739122
All other gears go in like "butta"

It is a fairly newly rebuilt tranny, I rebuilt it myself. Second seemed a little suspect from the start, but has gotten worse recently.

It is NOT a hydraulic issue, I can leave the clutch pedal in and slow to s stop and shift into reverse with no crunch whatsoever, I have checked hydraulics every which way, not hydraulics, problem is only 2nd gear.

I am new to the forum, but there seem to be some pretty sharp experienced tech heads here, if I pull the tranny or pull the top cover anything I should look for/measure?, or is the only real fix to tear it down and check all the clearances and rebuild again?

This is the original box that came with the car, but O/D was added when I rebuilt it (J type).]]> tr250man TR6 & TR250 Forum Wed, 16 May 2012 05:10:51 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739114,739114#msg-739114 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739114,739114#msg-739114 http://spitfirespares.co.uk/power.html]]> britsnspits Spitfire & GT6 Forum Wed, 16 May 2012 20:22:14 -0700